​Ruth Donohue

Ruth is responsible for providing leadership of all human resources programs at NWS. She served as an AmeriCorps volunteer working with English language learners in Spokane, Washington, and began her human resources career at a large wireless company in 2000. She was quickly drawn to the world of education and nonprofits, and worked at Seattle University before coming to the Northwest School. Ruth’s passion for community engagement had intersected with her HR work in the form of creating policies and programs that encourage employee community service and connection. She is a longtime Seattle resident and enjoys theater, photography, travel, and books.